Pregnancy
Pregnancy occurs when an egg is fertilized by a sperm, grows inside a woman's uterus (womb), and develops into a baby. In humans, this process takes about 264 days, but the obstetrician will date from the last menstrual period or 280 days (40 weeks).
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Pregnancy Related Resources
Pregnancy Articles
- Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Delivery (VBAC)
- Trisomy 18 (Edwards Syndrome)
- Early Pregnancy Week by Week
- Placenta Previa
- Ectopic Pregnancy
- C-Section (Cesarean Childbirth)
- Pregnancy Week by Week
- Home Pregnancy Test
- Threatened Miscarriage
- In Vitro Fertilization (IVF, Artificial Insemination)
- Eclampsia
- Pregnancy, Bleeding
- Pregnancy, Vomiting
- Signs of Labor
- Is Infertility Treatable?
Pregnancy Medications
Pregnancy Images and Slideshows
- Stages of Pregnancy: Week by Week
- Pregnancy: Multiple Births, Twins, Triplets, and More
- Picture of Third Trimester (32 Weeks)
- Picture of Third Trimester (36 Weeks)
- Picture of Second Trimester (16 Weeks)
- Picture of Second Trimester (20 Weeks)
- Picture of Second Trimester (24 Weeks)
- Picture of Tubal Pregnancy
- Early Signs & Symptoms of Pregnancy
- Prenatal Workout: Safe Exercises for Pregnant Women
- Fetal Development Stages: Month by Month Embryo Pictures
- Conception: The Amazing Journey from Egg to Embryo
- Picture of First Trimester (8 Weeks)
- Picture of First Trimester (12 Weeks)
- Picture of First Trimester (4 Weeks)
Pregnancy Quizzes
Pregnancy News
- CDC: 700 Pregnancy-Related Deaths Annually, Most Preventable
- Blood Test Speeds Preeclampsia Diagnosis, Improves Outcomes
- Simple New Urine Test for Preeclampsia Could Save Many Lives
- Smoking Doubles Risk for Sudden Unexplained Infant Death
- Preeclampsia Linked to Later Stroke Risk, Aspirin May Help
- Four Steps to Reduce Maternal Mortality
- Counsel Pregnant, Lactating Women Against Marijuana Use
- Very Obese Women: Lose Weight in Pregnancy for Healthy Baby
- Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes More Likely With Hypertension History
- Woman Says Parents' Fertility Doctor Is Her Father
- Birth Interval Linked to Autism Risk
- Social Media May Help Pregnant Moms Overcome Vaccine Fears
- Maternal Use of Acetaminophen Linked to ADHD in Kids
- Sleep Disorders in Pregnancy Linked to Preterm Birth
- Gestational Diabetes a Risk Factor for Postpartum Depression